- Date of Birth: Ann Therese Chaput, BVM, was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Joseph Francis and Patricia Ann Furman Chaput. - Family: As the eldest of six children, her upbringing in the Chicago area deeply influenced her faith and community ties. - Education: - Attended Queen of All Saints Elementary School and St. Francis Xavier Elementary School. - Graduated from Regina Dominican High School. - Earned a B.A. in Theology from Loyola University Chicago in 1972. - Obtained an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction in 1975. - Received a Certificate in Administration from DePaul University in 1982. - While serving as principal at St. Mary of the Lake in Chicago, she also obtained an M.A. in Religious Studies from Mundelein College. - Vocational Journey: - Began with her mission to the West Indies in 1971, where she worked in Jamaica. - Upon returning to the U.S., she taught high school theology and became the first Mission Education Coordinator for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. - In 1980, she joined the Comboni Missionary Sisters but left during the novitiate. - Later, she encountered the BVMs and was drawn to their values, leading her to enter the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 14, 2000. - She was received on September 15, 2001, made her first vows on July 12, 2003, and perpetual vows in April 2008. - BVM Ministry: - Served as principal at St. Rose in Wilmington, Illinois. - Directed the Good Shepherd Catholic Center in Mosses, Alabama. - Initiated various community projects, including a food pantry and a sewing business for women. - Served at St. Dismas Parish in Waukegan, Illinois, as Director of Faith Formation and later as BVM Associate Coordinator. - Personal Life: - In 2014, she moved to Des Plaines, Illinois, to care for her mother with Alzheimer's. - Ann remains active in the BVM community, reflecting on her journey and dedication to the congregation's mission of education and social justice.

Sister Eileen E. Fuchs, BVM, was a dedicated member of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Born on July 31, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of William and Eileen (Hannifin) Fuchs. Eileen entered the BVM congregation on August 27, 1995, from St. Elizabeth Parish in St. Louis. She professed her first vows on July 18, 1998, and her final vows on July 16, 2005. Before joining the BVM community, she worked as a medical technologist at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Sister Eileen was a beloved science teacher at Nerinx Hall High School in Webster Groves, Missouri, where she served for 15 years. Known for her big heart, laughter, and dedication to her students, she was also a congregational representative for the BVMs. Sister Eileen passed away on August 26, 2020, at Mercy One Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa, at the age of 61. She is remembered fondly by her family, friends, and the BVM community. -Date of Birth: July 31, 1959 -Entrance Date: August 27, 1995 -First Vows Date: July 18, 1998 -Final Vows Date: July 16, 2005

Sister Dorothy (Irene Patricia) Gaffney, BVM, was a dedicated member of the Sisters of Charity, BVM, for 74 years. Born on January 10, 1927, in Chicago, she entered the BVM congregation on September 8, 1946, from St. Clement Parish in Chicago. She professed her first vows on March 19, 1949, and her final vows on August 15, 1954. Sister Dorothy initially withdrew from the congregation in 1970 to care for her parents but reentered on September 23, 1985. Her career was marked by her commitment to education, serving as an elementary teacher and principal in Des Moines, Iowa, and as a school secretary, administrative assistant, and teacher in both elementary and secondary schools in Chicago. She also taught in Omaha, Nebraska, Butte, Montana, and San Francisco. Sister Dorothy passed away on November 10, 2020, at the age of 93, at Caritas Center in Dubuque, Iowa. She was remembered fondly by her students and colleagues for her warmth, dedication, and the positive impact she had on their lives. -Date of Birth: January 10, 1927 -Entrance Date: September 8, 1946 -First Vows Date: March 19, 1949 -Final Vows Date: August 15, 1954

Sister Mary Lou Anglin, BVM, was a dedicated member of the Sisters of Charity, BVM, who passed away at the age of 61 on May 29, 2022, in Dubuque, Iowa. Born on December 4, 1960, in Dubuque, she was the daughter of John “Jack” and Laverne (Mahoney) Anglin. Sister Lou entered the BVM congregation on July 16, 1985, from St. Patrick Parish in Epworth, Iowa. She professed her first vows on July 16, 1988, and her final vows on July 16, 1994. Throughout her life, Sister Lou served as a formation director and vice-president for the BVM congregation. Her ministry included roles as a religion teacher and campus minister at Nerinx High School in St. Louis, as well as an elementary teacher at DePorres Consolidated School, St. Bartholomew Elementary School in St. Louis, and St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Crestwood, Missouri. Before joining the congregation, she was a junior high teacher at St. Joseph School in New Hampton, Iowa. Sister Lou was known for her quiet, sincere, and compassionate nature, with a deep sensitivity and commitment to social justice. She was a beloved friend and mentor, remembered for her generosity, wisdom, and ability to form deep connections with others. -Date of Birth: December 4, 1960 -Entrance Date: July 16, 1985 -First Vows Date: July 16, 1988 -Final Vows Date: July 16, 1994